MOTS-c.
A peptide encoded in mitochondrial DNA and studied for its role in cellular energy metabolism. Compounded MOTS-c may be prescribed if a licensed clinician determines it is appropriate for you.
What to expect.
- Administered by subcutaneous injection on a schedule set by your clinician
- Prescribed only after a medical intake and clinician review
- Check-ins and adjustments through your care team
- Reviewed as part of your overall clinician-supervised protocol
About MOTS-c.
Also known as: Mitochondrial open reading frame of the 12S rRNA-c, Mitochondrial-derived peptide
MOTS-c is a 16-amino-acid peptide encoded in mitochondrial DNA. It has been studied, mostly in laboratory and animal research, for its role in cellular energy metabolism.
Live Vital prescribes compounded MOTS-c, which a licensed pharmacy prepares for an individual patient. It is not FDA-approved and has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness or quality. It is available only after a medical intake and review by a licensed clinician, and only if the clinician determines it is appropriate for you.
How it works
In laboratory research, MOTS-c acts as a signaling molecule between the mitochondria and the rest of the cell and interacts with AMPK, an enzyme involved in energy balance. Prescribed MOTS-c is administered by subcutaneous injection on a schedule your clinician sets after your intake.
Who may be evaluated.
- Adults interested in a clinician-supervised metabolic health protocol
- Eligibility is determined by a licensed clinician after a medical intake
How treatment is managed.
Your clinician sets the dose and schedule after your intake and reviews it at regular check-ins. Outcomes vary by individual and are not guaranteed.
Dosing is not one-size-fits-all. Your clinician sets your dose and schedule after your medical intake, and adjusts it as treatment progresses.
Safety information.
Possible side effects
- Injection site irritation
- Mild headache (rare)
- Temporary fatigue during initial dosing
Who should talk to us first
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Active malignancy
- Type 1 diabetes (use with caution)
- Glucose-lowering medications without medical supervision
- Mitochondrial diseases
This information is educational and is not a substitute for medical advice. Every treatment requires a medical intake and review by a licensed clinician, not all patients qualify, and outcomes vary by individual.
Standard with every plan.
Clinician-prescribed
Prescribed by a licensed clinician on Live Vital’s medical team, only if appropriate for you.
Licensed US pharmacy
If prescribed, prepared by a licensed US pharmacy and shipped to you.
Unlimited messaging
Reach our care team directly with questions at any time.
Questions about MOTS-c.
Ready to get started?
Complete the intake and a licensed clinician will review whether MOTS-c is appropriate for you. Not all patients qualify.
Compounded medications are prepared by a licensed pharmacy for an individual patient. They are not FDA-approved and have not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness or quality. Prescription treatments require an evaluation by a licensed clinician. Not all patients qualify. Outcomes vary by individual and are not guaranteed. Refund and cancellation policy.